Loretta
The Handsome Band Lyrics

Oh, Loretta, she's my barroom girl
The singer is saying that Loretta is his girlfriend and that they frequently spend time together at bars.

Wears them sevens on her sleeve
Loretta likes to wear clothing with the number 7 on them.

Dances like a diamond shines
Loretta is a fantastic dancer and the singer admires her graceful movements.

Tells me lies I love to believe
Loretta has a habit of lying to the singer, but he enjoys her stories and believes them anyways.

Her age is always twenty two
The singer is pointing out that Loretta seems to always be young and full of energy, regardless of her actual age.

Her sparkling eyes are hazel blue
The singer admires Loretta's unique eye color and finds it captivating.

Spends my money like waterfalls
Loretta has a tendency to spend the singer's money extravagantly and quickly.

Loves me like I want her to
The singer is happy with the way Loretta shows affection towards him and feels loved the way he desires.

Oh, Loretta, won't you say to me?
The singer is asking Loretta to request him to play his guitar and sing, as this appears to be a common pastime between them.

Darling, strap your guitar on
The singer is referring to himself and is asking Loretta to play her guitar with him.

Have a little shot of booze
The singer suggests they have a drink together while playing music.

Singing a blue and wailing song
The music they play together leans towards the melancholic side, with a lot of emotional expression.

Guitar sings a melody
The singer is writing about the music as if it were alive and capable of singing.

Guitar sings Loretta's fine
The singer is again referring to how Loretta dances in a very positive way and the guitar is playing a melody that matches this.

Blond and lazy, young and free
The singer provides a description of Loretta's appearance and personality, highlighting the fact that she is free-spirited.

And I can have her any time
The singer feels confident that he can be with Loretta whenever he wants to be.

Sweetest at the break of day
The singer finds Loretta to be the loveliest in the mornings when she is most alert and refreshed.

Prettiest in the setting sun
The singer finds Loretta to be at her most beautiful in the evenings, when the sun is setting.

She don't cry when I can't stay
The singer is noting that Loretta is not emotionally dependent on him and does not become upset when he has to leave her for a period of time.

At least not till she's all alone
The singer suggests that Loretta may only become upset once she is alone.

Loretta, I won't be gone long
The singer reassures Loretta that he will not be away for too long and will return soon.

So keep your dancing slippers on
The singer is asking Loretta to keep her dancing shoes on and to continue enjoying herself until he returns.

Keep me on your mind awhile
The singer is asking Loretta to think of him often while he is away.

I'm comin' home, I'm comin' home
The singer repeats that he will be returning home soon as a way to reassure Loretta.

Loves me like I want her to
The song ends on this line, with the singer reiterating his happiness with the way Loretta shows her love towards him.